Great Mormon Papilio memnon from Asia 4 pupae

Very large Swallowtail, occuring throughout most of tropical Asia. This species appears in many forms of colouring and pattern.

The wonderful larvae, feed on Citrus, starting with camouflage as bird droppings, and finishing up with large false eye markings and disruptive pattern to deceive predators. Breeds well in captivity in the right greenhouse conditions.